Mammo Tech I

Trinity Health

123d

About The Position

The position involves performing mammography procedures on scheduled shifts and operating mammography equipment. The role requires providing care to patients across various age groups, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The individual will also be responsible for educating and counseling patients, families, or caregivers regarding physical, emotional, and environmental health issues. Maintaining open communication with staff, physicians, and other departments is essential. Additionally, the role includes instructing, supervising, and evaluating student technologists, presenting a positive image to community and professional contacts, and promoting professionalism within the department and hospital. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol and maintain a clean and orderly physical environment in the department. Safe and efficient operation of equipment is crucial, with any malfunctions reported to the manager or Bio-med.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited two year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registry eligible or Registered Radiologic Technologist (R).
• Maintains active registry status in ARRT.
• Maintains current Iowa Permit to Practice.
• Participates in professional society (i.e., ISRT or SCD).
• 1 CEU per year in Radiation Safety/24 CEU’s every 2 years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs mammography procedures on scheduled shifts.
• Operates mammography equipment.
• Provides care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Provides patient/family or caregiver education and counseling.
• Maintains open and positive communication with staff, physicians, and other departments.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates student technologists.
• Presents a positive image to community and professional contacts.
• Promotes professionalism with the department, hospital, and community.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing all exams according to protocol.
• Maintains the physical environment of the department in a clean, well-stocked, orderly manner.
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner, reporting any malfunctions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees